Due to the hazardous road conditions caused by the recent winter weather event, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025, as well as all extracurricular activities. The district will operate under Condition 3 of the inclement weather plan.
For JCPS staff, this day will become an optional teacher workday. Schools and county offices will open at 10 AM.
As always, safety is our primary concern and after driving our roadways and receiving guidance from local safety officials and NCDOT, we have been advised that though the main roads within high-traffic areas may be clear, many secondary roads within the rural areas of the county are expected to still have hazardous conditions through Friday, making them unsafe for JCPS transportation use. In addition, many of our campuses have shaded walkways, parking lots, and areas that must continue to be assessed by our operational staff before students may safely return.
Extracurricular activities and community facility use will resume on Saturday morning, however, we still encourage site visitors to travel safely and be cautious while on campus, particularly in shaded areas.
Have a great weekend everyone and make the most of what is left of the snow!
Due to the hazardous conditions caused by the recent winter weather, all JCPS schools and office buildings will be closed for students and staff on Thursday, January 23, 2025, as well as all after-school activities and events.
JCPS will operate under Condition One of the Inclement Weather Plan. Please view the details of the plan by visiting the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions.
Congratulations to Charlotte Holtzhauser for representing our Polenta Pumas in the Annual JCPS Spelling Bee! You represented our school well and we are so proud of you!
Here are some great resources and opportunities that are approaching for you to take advantage of with your kiddos!
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Johnston County Public Schools offers many career opportunities to aspiring professionals. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the best place for a career!
Come to our Job Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Smithfield-Selma High School from 9 AM to 12 PM, to discover why JCPS and Johnston County are ideal locations to live and work.
To register, scan the QR code below⬇, or visit https://bit.ly/2025jobfair.
See you there!😎
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
We had all kinds of special visitors in our building today from Santa to Olaf to The Grinch, Elves and Reindeer. We hope each of you have a safe and happy holidays with your family. Enjoy your break and we will see you on January 6th!
Today is wear green and yellow day! All of the office staff showed up to school dressed as elves! We all believe the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!
As of today, bus 62 has officially replaced bus 196.
Buster the Bus came to visit today with PK, Kinder and 1st grade students. He talked about the rules on the bus and how to be safe getting on and off the bus. He also talked with students about never stopping in front of the bus if they happen to drop something.
🚀🚀Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is going on now!!!🚀🚀
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As we take time to give thanks for the many blessings in our life, we want to thank you for allowing us to work with your child each day. We hope you each have a fabulous Thanksgiving.
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support our Polenta Elementary PTA in Pancakes with Santa this morning! Thank you to our Amazing TrebleMakers and Ms Wong who sang. Our 5th Annual Santa Event is a wrap raising over $3000!
Thank you to each vendor who sold their amazing crafts with us!
We hope each of you have a fabulius Holiday Season with family and friends.
Get your tickets before they are gone!
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We have 3 more days to reach our goal. WE CAN DO THIS!! Lets Go PUMAS!!
Get your Early Bird tickets now. Breakfast with Santa is this coming Saturday!!
Copious is always trying his best to keep a good classroom environment. He is always ready to help his friends and teachers and show commitment to his learning. Congratulations Copious for being our Puma of the Week for Leadership.
Congratulations to Mrs. Lauren McCall, STEM teacher and Mrs. Kelly Davis, Media Coordinator for being awarded Bright Ideas for our School. We are thankful they took time to write grants to earn extra funds to help with projects throughout the school year with our students.
Pancakes with Santa - Saturday, November 23 from 8 - 11 AM. There will be delicious food, vendors, photo with Santa & Polenta's Chorus will be singing. Get Early Bird tickets through Thursday, November 21st. Tickets are $10 per person & include pancakes and a photo with Santa
A reminder that 3rd - 5th Grade Student "Glow Case " is tonight from 5:00 - 630pm. There will also be a student artwork display in the gym. We look forward to seeing you in a few hours.
Mia is a great example of high expectations. She is new to Polenta this year and has come in ready to learn and grow here at school. She works hard to complete the tasks and always asks for help and feedback to improve her work. She actively participates in her learning by raising her hand and asking questions. When she turns and talks to her partner she is always on task and having productive conversations. Mia is also a great friend who helps her friends when they need it. Mia also does many things without being asked. She spends most of her recess going around the playground and cleaning up trash without being asked. She cares for our school and earth and strives to take care of it, even when others are not watching.
